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English String Orchestra perform a world premiere trumpet concerto

Part of the Worcester Live’s Orchestra in Residence

Add to my Calendar 15-10-2017 15:30 15-10-2017 17:30 36 English String Orchestra perform a world premiere trumpet concerto The golden sound of the English String Orchestra is admired worldwide through the orchestra’s many international recordings and broadcasts, and this concert by Worcester Live’s own Orchestra-in-Residence showcases English String Orchestra' s world-beating form in the English repertoire that made them famous. Repertoire favourites by Elgar, Walton and Tippett complement a dazzling new trumpet concerto by Philip Sawyers, whose melodic flair and audience appeal have won plaudits worldwide. His Trumpet Concerto was greeted with a rousing ovation at its exclusive preview performance by the Surrey Mozart Players, and promises to bring the Huntingdon Hall faithful to their feet. Simon Desbruslais, the “steel-lipped” trumpet virtuoso taking the music world by storm is our featured guest artist. “The audience – and all three composers concerned – marvelling at the skill, skill commitment and sheer tenacity of the steel-lipped Simon Desbruslais” – Birmingham Post Huntingdon Hall, Worcester DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Huntingdon Hall
Crowngate
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 3LD
England

Programme

William Walton – Two Pieces from Henry V
Edward Elgar – Salut d'amour, Op.12
Philip Sawyers – Concerto for Trumpet, Timpani and Strings
Edward Elgar – Serenade for String Orchestra in E Minor, Op.20
Michael Tippett – Little Music for Strings

Performers

Kenneth Woods – Conductor
Simon Desbruslais – trumpet

English String Orchestra

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Programme Note

The golden sound of the English String Orchestra is admired worldwide through the orchestra’s many international recordings and broadcasts, and this concert by Worcester Live’s own Orchestra-in-Residence showcases English String Orchestra' s world-beating form in the English repertoire that made them famous. Repertoire favourites by Elgar, Walton and Tippett complement a dazzling new trumpet concerto by Philip Sawyers, whose melodic flair and audience appeal have won plaudits worldwide. His Trumpet Concerto was greeted with a rousing ovation at its exclusive preview performance by the Surrey Mozart Players, and promises to bring the Huntingdon Hall faithful to their feet. Simon Desbruslais, the “steel-lipped” trumpet virtuoso taking the music world by storm is our featured guest artist.

“The audience – and all three composers concerned – marvelling at the skill, skill commitment and sheer tenacity of the steel-lipped Simon Desbruslais” – Birmingham Post

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